Boredom
Family: Rejection and shutdown
How it differs from similar states
I have energy and control—but no stimulation; I can change the situation.
How this can feel in the body
Yawning, a distant gaze; your body is looking for a reason to move but can't find one.
It usually comes up when
A monotonous environment; lack of stimulation and challenge.
What this might be pointing to
A signal to seek new goals; a motivation to explore that arises from a lack of stimulation.
What you can do with this
Boredom is a rare state in which your brain is ready for something new. Instead of filling it with the usual distractions, ask yourself: What have I been wanting to try for a long time?
Where the name comes from
Boredom comes from within—it's your brain telling you it needs a new challenge.
Not quite it?
Closest by feel — the same ones the compass would show.
Two minutes, and you will see whether this is really it